Alex is coming home!

So for those of you that don't know, my brother and Laura (AND RUBY!) will be home for good on September 1st (next Tuesday).

We are all very excited. I am super excited. I remember the night my brother left (Laura was already in London). I thought it wouldn't be that big of a deal, I mean, he wasn't leaving for good right? Just a few years and then he'll be back. He left that night, and we were both a little teary eyed, but I was surprised at how upset I was. I sat down and had a good cry after I realized he was gone for a while.

Things have changed so much. Between Alex and Ruby being born and five years gone by without the entire family at birthdays and holidays.............I could not be more excited for them to come home. I am also uber anxious to meet my niece and watch my brother be a father.

Hurry up Tuesday!

Long Time No Post - Lake Trip

So with the economy the way it is, we didn't think it the best idea to take off and do some lavish vacation this year, but we wanted to do something. Amanda found these awesome cabins in Broken Bow Oklahoma for rent so we decided that would be a fun trip.We got an awesome group together, loaded up the boat, and headed to the lake. Chris and Stacy, and Amanda and Jason went with us and we had a great time. The boys played golf one day while us girls checked out town. (as far as that goes, if you haven't been to Broken Bow Oklahoma to shop, don't) We also played on the lake quite a bit and the boys tried their hand at fishing. They weren't successful, but the DID try. It was a good weekend. The cabin was awesome and I am already trying to figure out if I can get my family to go during the holidays.

Below are some pictures from the trip. Take a looksie. See what Broken Bow is all about!

Chris and Stacy by the fire. It was so nice and cool at night!

Allen and I hanging out by the fire. It is so rare to get a photo of Allen smiling! He always has to do something goofy. I almost couldn't believe it when I saw this!

Amanda and Jason

Allen, doing what he does best......

My gal Amanda and I by the fire. Ready to roast some marshmallows

Drinking our new wine-a-ritas. They are awesome!

The girls at Girls Gone Wine

Just thought this was funny at the nail salon. I mean, if they can make your nails look good holding a 40 caliber, they can do anything right? Sign me up

Again, couldn't help myself. Really? Bushwackers? And is that a beaver on the sign? REALLY?!?!?

Allen found the tubing to be a bit on the beginner level